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Politicians and commentators tend to ask two questions of policy: will it make voters better off, and will it affect their liberty? Sandel rightly points out the shallowness of that debate and adds a third criterion: how will it affect the common good?

Sandel belongs to the tradition, dating back to ancient Greece, which sees moral philosophy as an outgrowth and refinement of civic debate. Like Aristotle, he seeks to systematize educated common sense, not to replace it with expert knowledge or abstract principles. This accounts for one of the most striking and attractive features of Justice —its use of examples drawn from real legal and political controversies…. Galston, Commonweal.

This is enlivening stuff. Long, Cleveland Plain Dealer. He wants us to think of ourselves as citizens, not just consumers or isolated choosers. Michael Sandel is one of the best known American public intellectuals. London Observer calls him a "master of life's big questions" while Newsweek describes him as "the most relevant living philosopher" and a "rock-star moralist. His legendary course, "Justice," is the first Harvard course to be made freely available online and has been viewed by tens of millions.

Sandel's BBC series The Global Philosopher explores the ethical questions lying behind the headlines with audiences around the world, on issues such as immigration, climate change, new technologies and the COVID pandemic. His lecture tours have taken him across five continents and packed such venues as St.

As usual, the TED community has lots of news to share this week. Below, some highlights. A subway line with museum-worthy art. Maybe the best feature of the […]. At a time when executives are grappling with the proper role of the corporation in society, they can no longer play it safe by simply reflecting the values of the world in which they operate.

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